Magic Motivation

Journal work Answer these questions fully in your journal:  How well is my present attitude serving me? (Am I getting what I wa ...

 The first thing I would do each day is an important task that’ll help me reach my goal.  I’d only spend one hour a day on ema ...

Key ideas  Attitude is the way you respond to your environment.  Attitudes are derived from your general belief system.  When ...

Chapter 12. Powerful YOU There are two kinds of people in the world (gross generalisation I know, but go with me on this one!): ...

Journal work Now think about your life again. This time, think of what you really enjoy? What do you love about your life? Write ...

your focus. There will still be good and bad – that’s how life is – but you have a choice on how you would like to feel about it ...

You may think that your behaviour is dictated by your emotions. This is not necessarily true. Read Chapter 2. I just don’t feel ...

There are many, many more things you can try. When you notice that your emotions are dropping, choose and do one or more of your ...

Key ideas  Some people look at what’s right in their lives and build on that.  Some people focus on what’s wrong in their live ...

Chapter 13. You and your world Imagine that you’ve planted some seeds to grow carrots. After a few weeks you go outside to inspe ...

Journal work Spend a few minutes describing an important relationship in your life. Take a quick break. Now describe the kind of ...

A person with low self-esteem will find it extremely difficult to be motivated (except though fear) about any projects they take ...

The more accountable you become to yourself, your thoughts and your behaviours, the more empowered you are to create your world ...

Key ideas  Nurture your relationships and they’ll grow well.  When something goes wrong in a relationship, decide what went wr ...

 When you become conscious of beating yourself up, stop and change it to constructive self-talk.  Being accountable for your a ...

Chapter 14. Morbid mediocrity Journal work Make two columns in your journal headed: Mediocre and Excellent. Examine all the diff ...

Practice Every day this week, consciously give from your mind, body, heart and spirit. Choose to do things that you don’t normal ...

If you feel like your whole life is a picture of morbid mediocrity, go easy on yourself. Resolve to change just one thing every ...

Key ideas  Nurture your relationships and they’ll grow well.  Everyone has a desire to live a life of greatness.  Each of us ...

Chapter 15. Where are you going? Journal work First, spend five minutes reflecting on your life. Consider all aspects: your way ...